The people of Indiana have made a tragic mistake, one that they will no doubt correct the next election cycle! Dan Burton, in my opinion, is obviously, a "nut"! Security at the Capitol is already tight! As noted in the article, in 1998, a gunman shot a couple guards, but did not get in to do additional damage! The current security system IS working, leave 'well enough' alone! If Burton, Jackson, and assorted others are so afraid, then let them RESIGN...NOW! Because it appears to me that their reservations are probably more a result of laziness, paranoia, and unwillingness to do their jobs! They're their for the paycheck and the 'benefits', but could care less about the public's business!
I knew Burton was a nut job long ago when he shot at a watermellon in his back yard to "prove" the Kennedy shooting was done by one man. He has been in Congress too long.
The new GOP and their promises. Oh really? THEIR words: "We'll roll back govt spending to pre-stimulus, pre-bailout levels." But the stopgap spending bill expires in March on a cycle that began in Oct.. So, it's NOW too late to do any cutting to make up for the rest of the year--forcing even deeper cuts to do it.
So, they are NOW backtracking from their $100 billion dollar spending cut promises--making excuses. Strike one!!!!
Next, they promised to curb spending for office expenses for House leaders, rank and file lawmakers, etc . . . but those expenses have gone up 14% from the 2008 figures they credit using. Boehner said "The Pledge to America" doesn't commit Congress to cutting budget levels back to 2008, only domestic accounts. Hmmm, more DC double talk and flip-flopping. Strike two!!!!!!
Finally, they promised to let any lawmaker R or D offer amendments to reduce spening (promising open debate) even though the Dems didn't do this with Repubs. Example, the GOP House will try to repeal Obamacare, but won't allow a yes/no vote that tells who voted down any key provisions of . . . no insurance company can exclude for pre-existing conditions, etc. Strike three!!!!
I guess the GOP doesn't want anyone to know that they will deny popular rules to keep insurers in check because the GOP will vote AGAINST those protections for voters. (Source: Oregonian/Editorial, Tues. Jan 11, 2011)
Sounds like the GOP has fooled stupid voters again. Sounds like they are up to their old slimy, flip-flop, two-faced tricks now that they are back in power. Nahh, they aren't corporate shills. Nahhh. Sounds like they are throwing away that second chance they begged for last November. Boy, it didn't take long, did it? There's your GOP, Tea Party hope dumb-dumbs.
The average GOP member of congress makes over $900,000 per year. They live in gated communities, their kids attend private schools, they enjoy private memberships and they are catered to by the expense accounts of big business. It would only stand to reason that they would be uncomfortable being near an ordinary American. This body looks down on the average Joe with contempt. These are the people that don't see any need for universal health care, tax breaks for the middle or educating the masses. So putting up a fence between them and us is perfectly normal to them and their sheep.
I don't blame them. If I were part of a gang that has screwed-up America so badly... I'd want to hide from the angry citizens as well.
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If things keep getting worse, the day may come when plexiglas isn't enough... They may have to hide out in the cornfield to escape the masses of people looking for them with blazing torches and pitchforks.
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So, they are NOW backtracking from their $100 billion dollar spending cut promises--making excuses. Strike one!!!!
Next, they promised to curb spending for office expenses for House leaders, rank and file lawmakers, etc . . . but those expenses have gone up 14% from the 2008 figures they credit using. Boehner said "The Pledge to America" doesn't commit Congress to cutting budget levels back to 2008, only domestic accounts. Hmmm, more DC double talk and flip-flopping. Strike two!!!!!!
Finally, they promised to let any lawmaker R or D offer amendments to reduce spening (promising open debate) even though the Dems didn't do this with Repubs. Example, the GOP House will try to repeal Obamacare, but won't allow a yes/no vote that tells who voted down any key provisions of . . . no insurance company can exclude for pre-existing conditions, etc. Strike three!!!!
I guess the GOP doesn't want anyone to know that they will deny popular rules to keep insurers in check because the GOP will vote AGAINST those protections for voters. (Source: Oregonian/Editorial, Tues. Jan 11, 2011)
Sounds like the GOP has fooled stupid voters again. Sounds like they are up to their old slimy, flip-flop, two-faced tricks now that they are back in power. Nahh, they aren't corporate shills. Nahhh. Sounds like they are throwing away that second chance they begged for last November. Boy, it didn't take long, did it? There's your GOP, Tea Party hope dumb-dumbs.
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If things keep getting worse, the day may come when plexiglas isn't enough... They may have to hide out in the cornfield to escape the masses of people looking for them with blazing torches and pitchforks.
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